City Guide: Savannah

Savannah is a city resistant to change.

This remains constant since 1743 when it was first put on the map by its founder General James Oglethorpe. Before he set sail for a trip to England, the general uttered ''Don't change a thing until I get back", no-one ever saw him again, but Savannah stuck to his instructions.

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City Guide: Savannah

Savannah is a city resistant to change.

This remains constant since 1743 when it was first put on the map by its founder General James Oglethorpe. Before he set sail for a trip to England, the general uttered ''Don't change a thing until I get back", no-one ever saw him again, but Savannah stuck to his instructions.

Savannah's origins are preserved in its old buildings and natural beauty regardless of the pressure of shops, restaurants and hotels. Booked.net can help you to stay there in comforts from a cheap hotel in Savannah or one abundant with luxuries.

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James Oglethorpe gave a rise to a blend of English settlers to the area of Savannah. The so-called ''Father of the land'' arrived in the company of 120 colonists to establish the last of the British colonies. Thus, Savannah started as the 13th British colony. With a gradual growth mainly as a port city, Savannah enticed more settlers from England who arrived accompanied by French Huguenots, Germans, Austrian Salzburgers, Italians, Swiss and on.

Built on ''white gold''. Those light cotton T-shirts that become flocky after the first wash originate here in Savannah – a city thriving on cotton.

In 1793 Eli Whitney of Connecticut, a worker from a plantation, invented a mechanism of ginning seeds from cotton bolls. Manufactured in Savannah, cotton encouraged women of fashion throughout the word. But initially all prices on materials were set here in Savannah.

With the turn of 20th century Paris and London eclipsed the development of Savannah as a fashion legislator, mainly due to the fact the economy of Savannah collapsed with the decline of cotton market. The best of past prosperity you can trace in today's architecture in Savannah. Attractions include;

- River Street, a cobbled street along the south bank of the Savannah River

- Forsyth Park, the large public park and a place for strolls

- Lucas Theatre, a location for a number of events including the Savannah Film Festival

The annual film festival is not the only time cinematography visits in Savannah. This city was the location for the Clint Eastwood directed film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.

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The 4-star Andaz Savannah is located in the center of Savannah. Operating in Savannah since 2008, this hotel features Italian architecture as well as a fitness room, a rooftop terrace and a courtyard. More details

Located in Savannah's Historic District, the five-star The Mansion On Forsyth Park is close to Savannah’s Historic Squares, City market and Daffin Park. The hotel combines Victorian Romanesque architecture and modern comfort. More details

Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront, Autograph Collection is a 4-star unique property that offers air-conditioned accommodation steps away from Lafayette Square, Hearse Ghost Tours and Reynolds Square. It was opened in 2009 and is an example of original architecture in Savannah. More details

Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District is a 3-star contemporary hotel in downtown Savannah close to museums, churches. Since 2005, it has been a prominent hotel in the heart of Savannah. More details

The 3-star Hampton Inn And Suites Savannah-Airport offers fine accommodation in Savannah. The hotel is located in the downtown district of Savannah, in the proximity of Historic Savannah By Foot, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and Fun Zone Amusement & Sports Park. More details

Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Airport is a 3-star comfortable property offering barbeque grills, a golf course and a spa center. Founded in 2004, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2010. More details

The 3-star Country Inn & Suites boasts beautiful location not far from Muse Arts Warehouse, Crosswinds Golf Club and Georgia Visitor Information Center - Savannah. The hotel is conveniently situated in a downtown area, close to a river. More details

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Savannah, Ga is located in a historic area of Savannah in close proximity to Colonial Park Cemetery, Grayson Stadium and Columbia Square. Monkey Joe's, Star Castle Family Entertainment Center are 15 minutes away. More details

The comfortable Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah is a 3-star property set next to Star Castle Family Entertainment Center, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and Richmond Hill Historical Society Museum. More details

The unique Embassy Suites - Savannah Airport offers tasteful rooms in a historic area of Savannah. Many Savannah sights, including Amphibian Air, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force and Crosswinds Golf Club are 20 minutes away from the hotel. More details

The 3-star Hilton Savannah Desoto is located in southern Savannah, minutes away from Bonaventure Cemetery, Club at Savannah Harbor and Grayson Stadium. Founded in 1968, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2009. More details

The historical Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah I-95 South is conveniently set minutes away from Colonial Park Cemetery, Lafayette Square and Star Castle Family Entertainment Center. Founded in 1999, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2005. More details

The charming Doubletree By Hilton Savannah Historic District offers spacious accommodation ideally located in the proximity of Lafayette Square, Colonial Park Cemetery and Laurel Grove North Cemetery. Founded in 2002, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2008. More details

The spectacular 3-star Homewood Suites By Hilton Savannah Ga is set in a beach area minutes away from Colonial Park Cemetery, Grayson Stadium and Lafayette Square. Founded in 1991, the hotel underwent a complete renovation in 2008. More details